Milk Chocolate Slab Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something wonderfully satisfying about a slab pie, and this milk chocolate version has become my go to dessert when I want something impressive without fussing for hours. The beauty of baking it in a sheet pan means it comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for unexpected guests or lazy weekends. Milk chocolate is not only delicious but contains antioxidants that dark chocolate lovers always brag about, so you can feel a little virtuous while indulging. The buttery crust pairs perfectly with that melting chocolate layer, and honestly, the simplicity of the ingredients means you probably have everything in your kitchen right now. Trust me, once you make this once, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400all-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 250cold unsalted butter
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
- 250milk chocolate
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 10 gsalt
- 120unsalted butter
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 2 gbaking soda
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and confectioner's sugar.
- 3
Add the cold unsalted butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 4
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 20cm square baking dish.
- 5
Bake the shortbread crust for 15 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
- 6
In a separate bowl, melt the milk chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
- 7
Whisk together the large eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
- 8
Pour the melted chocolate into the baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 9
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled shortbread crust.
- 10
Refrigerate the pie for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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